Union members are calling for a 5% increase to the minimum wage
This week, union members announced that we are calling for a 5% increase to help with the cost-of-living and make sure we're getting our share of the profits we create.
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Here’s how your wages could be going up
A new report by the Australia Institute's Centre for Future Work confirms that increasing the minimum wage is the right thing to do in this cost-of-living crisis, and there is no risk of an increase triggering inflation.
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Common sense changes to prevent big business price-gouging
Join us as we break down the key recommendations of the Inquiry into Price Gouging and Unfair Pricing Practices.
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Profiteering in a cost-of-living crisis: The biggest culprits
The PGI report lists particular industries where there is a strong suspicion – or more – of price gouging. Let's take a look.
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This International Women’s Day, union women are celebrating…
On this International Women's Day, there's much to celebrate – from the tough, tireless working women who fought for better conditions, liveable wages and autonomy throughout the last two centuries; right through to the victories won by working women over the past year.
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Workplace mental health in the spotlight
Safe Work Australia has just released its Psychological health and safety in the workplace report, which identifies a worrying trend – with work-related mental health issues rising by 36.9% since 2018.
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